Category: Christ the King

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The King of Kings

Christ the King (B) – John 18:33-37

“Ridiculous! Absurd!” Pilate thought to himself, as the strange young carpenter from Nazareth was brought before him. “This man – the king of the Jews?” Here was a poor man from the wrong part of the country. His small band of followers, after putting up a token, brief resistance, had all fled and abandoned him. What threat could Jesus possibly pose? Still, this was a volatile people. One never knew who or what would spark the next rebellion. Better to snuff out any potential trouble now.  Continue reading “The King of Kings”

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Sheep and Goats

Feast of Christ the King (A) – Matthew 25:31-46

The Last Judgment. The separation of sheep and goats. “Whatever you did for one of the least brothers (or sisters) of mine, you did for me”.

Most of us are quite familiar with this teaching of Jesus. It has inspired many saints – known and unknown – throughout the centuries. Works of art and hymns, as well as many of our social justice teachings, have been based on it. This scene has become integrated into the very fiber of our being as Catholic Christians.  Continue reading “Sheep and Goats”